Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.

Wine and women bring misery.

It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.

Spare the person but lash the vice.

You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.